SAP Functional Consultant

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking a skilled SAP Functional Consultant to join a dynamic, quality-driven team in Cape Town. You will lead configuration, testing, and implementation for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules, collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust SAP solutions.

You will ensure GMP compliance, support validation and change control, and mentor junior team members while driving cross-functional collaboration across IT and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems required.
• SAP MM/SD/WM certification or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 8 years' SAP functional experience in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, materials management, and logistics execution.
• Working knowledge of GMP, validation, and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules and lead configuration, testing and implementation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.
• Manage change requests and incidents with timely resolutions.
• Support integration between SAP modules and external systems; document accordingly.
• Provide user training and develop functional documentation; participate in audits for compliance.

Skills

SAP MM/SD/WM

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Quality & GMP knowledge

Regulatory validation

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

SAP Certification in MM/SD/WM

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous SAP Functional Consultant to join a goal-oriented team within a leading organisation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Core Technical Delivery

• Act as the subject matter expert for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules
• Lead configuration, testing, and implementation of functional enhancements
• Partner with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
• Manage change requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution
• Support integration between modules and external systems
• Perform functional testing, validation, and documentation in line with quality standards
• Provide user training and develop functional documentation
• Participate in audits, ensuring systems are compliant and audit-ready

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with GMP and other quality regulations
• Maintain audit readiness through proactive quality management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within SAP operations
• Support CAPA, deviation, and change control management processes
• Build a strong quality culture within SAP and business teams

People Management

• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge transfer across SAP functional areas
• Foster collaboration between IT and business units to drive system and process excellence

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Requirements

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems
• SAP Certification in MM, SD, or Warehouse Management

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years' relevant SAP functional experience
• Proven experience in SAP MM/SD/WM modules within a regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, materials management, and logistics execution
• Working knowledge of GxP, validation, and change control processes
• Strong incident management and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• SAP S/4HANA exposure or migration project experience
• Cross-functional knowledge of FI/CO, PP, and QM integrations
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager, testing, and audit readiness activities